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Foliar Feeding? Think Fulvic.

If you are going through all of the effort to spray your crop, wouldn’t you want to make sure you are maximizing your impact? Incorporating foliar application into your program in the spring gives your plants an added boost. By using fulvic acid, in addition to a granular application of humic in ...

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When Every Drop of Water Counts!

Walking through the fields, it is clear to see that the summer is starting to take its toll. Kicking up dust as you trod through the crop for an inspection. For some farmers, this is a normal thing and they see it year after year. But does it need to be? ...

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How Humic Material Affects Soil Structure

Gradual decline in soil structure has become a large concern for growers around the world. Although overall agricultural yield is normally the top priority for commercial farms, it comes with a tradeoff in soil health. The high demands of the industry require that farms maintain high output, even in difficult ecological conditions. ...

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Black Earth Humates in Southern Illinois

Black Earth has been very fortunate to gain a business partner and friend in southern Illinois, Mike Shotts-Top Shot Ag. Mike is a small business owner, farmer and family man who heard about the benefits of humates only a short time ago. With his in-depth knowledge in local agriculture and passion for ...

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Humalite, Hydrocarbon Remediation and Toxicity Reduction

Reclaim Toxic Soil In addition to working as a valuable drilling fluid additive, Black Earth Humalite is also a highly efficient agricultural additive, that can help enhance and reclaim toxic soil and help with the growth of microorganisms. ...

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